Psychophysical needs Flashcards
1
Q
Circadian Rhythm
A
Regular Occurance of certain phenomena in 24hr cycles
2
Q
Insomnia
A
Disturbed sleep patterns
3
Q
Non-rapid eye movement sleep
A
First four stages of sleep
4
Q
Obstructive sleep Apnea
A
Repetitive cessation (>10 sec) of respiration during sleep
5
Q
Rapid eye movement sleep
A
Wakeful and active form of sleep, during which dreaming occurs or tension is discharged
6
Q
Factors affecting circadian rhythmn
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Illness, temperature, pulse, bp, neurotransmitter excretion, hormone levels
7
Q
Common complaints in aging
A
- changes in amount of sleep
- Sleep quality
- Specific sleep disorders
- sleep apnea
- insomnia
- restless leg syndrome
- rhythm changes
8
Q
What contributes to how rested and refreshed a person feels after sleep?
A
Deep sleep (stages 3,4)
9
Q
Changes in Sleep with age
A
- Less deep sleep
- More time spent in stage 1
- Declines start at 20-30
- time spent in REM declines
Transitions between stages 1/2 increase
10
Q
Stages of Sleep
A
Stage 1 - Lightest level
Stage 2 - Onset of sleep
Stage 3/4 - Deepest/ most restorative
REM - Brain is active, occurs about 90 min in
